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Title Page Collection

The title page is a gateway to the literary world, offering a glimpse into the essence of a book

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title-page of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, which urged Americans to declare their

Title-page of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, which urged Americans to declare their independence from Great
PAINE: COMMON SENSE, 1776. Title-page of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, which urged Americans to declare their independence from Great Britain

Background imageTitle Page Collection: SHAKESPEARE: TEMPEST. Title page of a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares The Tempest

SHAKESPEARE: TEMPEST. Title page of a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares The Tempest, wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page to Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, edition published in 1892

Title page to Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, edition published in 1892
XJF466237 Title page to Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, edition published in 1892 (printed paper) by English School

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Titlepage of Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere by Buffon, Paris

Titlepage of Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere by Buffon, Paris
CHT276291 Titlepage of Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere by Buffon, Paris, 1749 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1943). Creator: Unknown

Title Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Title Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1943). The " Geneva" version of the Bible is significant because it was the first mechanically printed

Background imageTitle Page Collection: John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848). Lectures on Rhetoric and Oratory. Title page to the collection of lectures by John Quincy Adams while a professor at Harvard University. Published 1810

Background imageTitle Page Collection: PRIAPIC NOVEL, 1783. Engraved title page to an English priapic novel of 1783

PRIAPIC NOVEL, 1783. Engraved title page to an English priapic novel of 1783

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving)

Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving)
2562801 Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page: volume IV, The Antiquities of Rome by Giambatista Piranesi

Title page: volume IV, The Antiquities of Rome by Giambatista Piranesi, Venetian Architect. Volume 4, containing the ancient bridges, the remains of theaters, of porticoes

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321233 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title Page for the first edition of Wuthering Heights

Title Page for the first edition of Wuthering Heights
XJF448268 Title Page for the first edition of Wuthering Heights by Ellis Bell (pseudonym of Emily Bronte), published 1847 (printed paper) by English School

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321234 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Background imageTitle Page Collection: The Sceptical Chymist (1661)

The Sceptical Chymist (1661). This title page is from the first edition of this work by the Anglo-Irish natural philosopher Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: JOYCE: ULYSSES, 1918. The beginning of the serialization of Ulysses by Irish writer James Joyce

JOYCE: ULYSSES, 1918. The beginning of the serialization of Ulysses by Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941), as it appeared in the March 1918 issue of The Little Review, edited by Margaret Anderson

Background imageTitle Page Collection: The Adventures of Oliver

The Adventures of Oliver
3770816 The Adventures of Oliver by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - A new edition revised and corrected)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible (colour litho)

Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible (colour litho)
3626536 Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Robinson Crusoe title page from 'The Life

Robinson Crusoe title page from "The Life
3614714 A Robinson CrusoeA title page from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 by English School

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from 'The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Title page from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614713 Title page from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second and Last Part of His Life, And of the Strange Surprising Accounts of his Travels Round three Parts of

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Illustrated Catalogue of Piano-Forte Actions, Wessell, Nickel & Gross Co

Illustrated Catalogue of Piano-Forte Actions, Wessell, Nickel & Gross Co
1079106 Illustrated Catalogue of Piano-Forte Actions, Wessell, Nickel & Gross Co. - cover, 1893 (printed catalog cover) by American School

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of the first printed copy of the Articles of Confederation, 1777

Title page of the first printed copy of the Articles of Confederation, 1777
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. Title page of the first printed copy of the Articles of Confederation, 1777

Background imageTitle Page Collection: LOVEs LABOUR LOST. Title page of a 19th century edition of Shakespeares Loves Labour Lost

LOVEs LABOUR LOST. Title page of a 19th century edition of Shakespeares Loves Labour Lost
LOVEs LABOUR LOST. Title page of a 19th century edition of Shakespeares " Loves Labour Lost" : wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert

Background imageTitle Page Collection: BEARDSLEY: MUSICIAN. Title page ornament with a musical theme

BEARDSLEY: MUSICIAN. Title page ornament with a musical theme

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings

Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings and Death of the Protestants in the Reign of Mary
BAL44542 Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings and Death of the Protestants in the Reign of Mary I by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563; London Library, St James's Square

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of I Promessi Sposi, by Alessandro Manzoni (engraving)

Title page of I Promessi Sposi, by Alessandro Manzoni (engraving)
8626272 Title page of I Promessi Sposi, by Alessandro Manzoni (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: 8626317

8626317

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8622314

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of Le Bagne, by Albert Londres, 1923 (print)

Title page of Le Bagne, by Albert Londres, 1923 (print)
8723987 Title page of Le Bagne, by Albert Londres, 1923 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of the book by Albert Londres (1884-1932) "Le Bagne"

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page for Grand traite d'instrumentation et d'orchestration modernes by Berlioz (print)

Title page for Grand traite d'instrumentation et d'orchestration modernes by Berlioz (print)
AIS5368609 Title page for Grand traite d'instrumentation et d'orchestration modernes by Berlioz (print); (add.info.: French composer edition Schonenberger, 1844, Paris)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Book frontispiece with fine color portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Alberto Sangorski

Book frontispiece with fine color portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Alberto Sangorski, 1986 (photo)
8716685 Book frontispiece with fine color portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Alberto Sangorski, 1986 (photo) by Sangorski

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Paul and Virginia, c.1860-1870 (engraving)

Paul and Virginia, c.1860-1870 (engraving)
8698370 Paul and Virginia, c.1860-1870 (engraving) by Orrin-Smith, John (1799-1843); (add.info.: Literature. Paul and Virginia. Title page)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of 1658 edition of Indiae Utriusque by Willem Piso (print)

Title page of 1658 edition of Indiae Utriusque by Willem Piso (print)
7315211 Title page of 1658 edition of Indiae Utriusque by Willem Piso (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of Indiae Utriusque, 1658, by Dutch naturalist and physician Willem Piso)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page to Expeditionis Hispanorum in Angliam vera descriptio anno domini MDLXXXVIII

Title page to Expeditionis Hispanorum in Angliam vera descriptio anno domini MDLXXXVIII, 1590 (engraving)
7340022 Title page to Expeditionis Hispanorum in Angliam vera descriptio anno domini MDLXXXVIII, 1590 (engraving) by Adams, Robert (1540-95) (after); 43x53.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTitle Page Collection: A Journey to the Moon

A Journey to the Moon
5312044 A Journey to the Moon; (add.info.: Title page of A Journey to the Moon, an early 19th century pamphlet on space travel. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Macbeth

Macbeth
5308138 Macbeth.; (add.info.: Title page for Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) an English poet, playwright, and actor

Background imageTitle Page Collection: A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream
5308135 A Midsummer Night's Dream.; (add.info.: Title page for A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's comedies)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905

Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905
5306250 Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905

Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905
5306249 Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night's Dream

Title page from the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night's Dream. From The Works of William Shakespeare
6867242 Title page from the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night's Dream. From The Works of William Shakespeare, published c.1900 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard

Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas
FLO5000245 Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas Smith's Topography of London

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page with vignette of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Piazza del Campidoglio

Title page with vignette of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Piazza del Campidoglio
FLO4997306 Title page with vignette of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Piazza del Campidoglio, with the Palazzo Senatorio at right

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Edward VI and his Council (engraving)

Edward VI and his Council (engraving)
8632376 Edward VI and his Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI and his Council)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title-page for Vues de Paris Prises au Daguerreoytype, c 1850 (engraving)

Title-page for Vues de Paris Prises au Daguerreoytype, c 1850 (engraving)
8649235 Title-page for Vues de Paris Prises au Daguerreoytype, c 1850 (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving)

Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving)
8635198 Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving) by Brooke, William Henry (1772-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of Wie die Alten den Tod Gebildet, by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (engraving)

Title page of Wie die Alten den Tod Gebildet, by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (engraving)
8626170 Title page of Wie die Alten den Tod Gebildet, by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (engraving) by German School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title-page illustration for Primeval Scenes (litho)

Title-page illustration for Primeval Scenes (litho)
8673753 Title-page illustration for Primeval Scenes (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page with decorative calligraphy among flowers and butterflies

Title page with decorative calligraphy among flowers and butterflies. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet
FLO4670815 Title page with decorative calligraphy among flowers and butterflies. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte Lucas

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title of The King who Dressed Up

Title of The King who Dressed Up
3586410 Title of The King who Dressed Up'; (add.info.: Title of The King who Dressed Up'. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title Page of 1775 edition of Oeconomie generale de la campagne, ou Nouvelle maison rustique, 1775

Title Page of 1775 edition of Oeconomie generale de la campagne, ou Nouvelle maison rustique, 1775
3480652 Title Page of 1775 edition of Oeconomie generale de la campagne, ou Nouvelle maison rustique, 1775; (add.info.: Title Page of 1775 edition of Oeconomie generale de la campagne)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of Samuel Plimsoll's Our Seaman

Title page of Samuel Plimsoll's Our Seaman
3733622 Title page of Samuel Plimsoll's Our Seaman'.; (add.info.: Title page of Samuel Plimsoll's Our Seaman'. Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) an English politician and social reformer

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page to: Physica, sive, De rebus corporeis libri quinque by John Le Clerc

Title page to: Physica, sive, De rebus corporeis libri quinque by John Le Clerc
3520554 Title page to: Physica, sive, De rebus corporeis libri quinque by John Le Clerc; (add.info.: Title page to: Physica, sive)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of the first volume of Robert Brown's Science for All, 1850

Title page of the first volume of Robert Brown's Science for All, 1850
3331022 Title page of the first volume of Robert Brown's Science for All, 1850; (add.info.: Title page of the first volume of Robert Brown's Science for All')

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of La Science Illustree, 1850

Title page of La Science Illustree, 1850
3330998 Title page of La Science Illustree, 1850; (add.info.: Title page of La Science Illustree a French popular scientific periodical. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of the Relaciones de Antonio Perez

Title page of the Relaciones de Antonio Perez
3330092 Title page of the Relaciones de Antonio Perez'; (add.info.: Title page of the Relaciones de Antonio Perez')

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of Art of War in English

Title page of Art of War in English
3330351 Title page of Art of War in English; (add.info.: Title page of Art of War in English (1562) by Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) an Italian Renaissance historian and diplomat

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from the first edition of Mrs. Perkins's Ball, 1847 (print)

Title page from the first edition of Mrs. Perkins's Ball, 1847 (print)
865911 Title page from the first edition of Mrs. Perkins's Ball, 1847 (print); (add.info.: Title page of first edition of Mr Perkins's Ball)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title Page from Lassbuchlin sampt der Schrybtafel, Massen, und Jarmarckten, uffs Jar MDLXXVII

Title Page from Lassbuchlin sampt der Schrybtafel, Massen, und Jarmarckten, uffs Jar MDLXXVII
2626732 Title Page from Lassbuchlin sampt der Schrybtafel, Massen, und Jarmarckten, uffs Jar MDLXXVII; (add.info.: Hans Kaspar Wolf)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from a 16th Century Bible

Title page from a 16th Century Bible
1578325 Title page from a 16th Century Bible; (add.info.: Title page from a 16th Century Bible. Gothic elements such as the large black lettering and the angels beside the Virgin and Child)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of the German Opera Der Freischutz (The Free Shooter)

Title page of the German Opera Der Freischutz (The Free Shooter)
3585800 Title page of the German Opera Der Freischutz (The Free Shooter); (add.info.: Title page of the German Opera Der Freischutz (The Free Shooter) by Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page with vignette showing Native Americans fishing with bow and arrow, nets and clubs

Title page with vignette showing Native Americans fishing with bow and arrow, nets and clubs, on the Essequibo river
FLO4649971 Title page with vignette showing Native Americans fishing with bow and arrow, nets and clubs, on the Essequibo river. Steel engraving by W.H

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from Alexander Pope's The Dunciad

Title page from Alexander Pope's The Dunciad
5307846 Title page from Alexander Pope's The Dunciad'.; (add.info.: Title page from Alexander Pope's The Dunciad'. Alexander Pope (1688-1744) an English poet

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905

Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905
5306248 Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds

Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds. angel and mythical creature with lance
5912936 Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds. angel and mythical creature with lance and shield. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page illustration and text from Voyages pittoresques et romantiques

Title page illustration and text from Voyages pittoresques et romantiques
5616843 Title page illustration and text from Voyages pittoresques et romantiques (Picturesque and romantic journeys in ancient France), by Isidore Taylor

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page from the Shakespeare play The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Title page from the Shakespeare play The Two Gentlemen of Verona. From The Works of William Shakespeare
6867253 Title page from the Shakespeare play The Two Gentlemen of Verona. From The Works of William Shakespeare, published c.1900 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night
5308134 Twelfth Night.; (add.info.: Title page for Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Twelfth Night (or What You Will) is one of Shakespeare's comedies

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Etched portrait of Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654), 19th century (engraving)

Etched portrait of Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654), 19th century (engraving)
2603946 Etched portrait of Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel

Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel
FLO4718276 Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel and knitting needles sitting dejected at a table

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of the Magazine of Science and School of Arts Vol V, 1850

Title page of the Magazine of Science and School of Arts Vol V, 1850
3331056 Title page of the Magazine of Science and School of Arts Vol V, 1850; (add.info.: Title page of the Magazine of Science and School of Arts Vol V')

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of Volume 5 of Der Stein der Weisen, 1850

Title page of Volume 5 of Der Stein der Weisen, 1850
3331013 Title page of Volume 5 of Der Stein der Weisen, 1850; (add.info.: Title page of Volume 5 of Der Stein der Weisen'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: An Answer to a Certain Libel

An Answer to a Certain Libel
3329539 An Answer to a Certain Libel'; (add.info.: Title page from An Answer to a Certain Libel by John Whitgift (1530-1604) the Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Frontispiece and title page to Lezioni accademiche d'Evangelista Torricelli

Frontispiece and title page to Lezioni accademiche d'Evangelista Torricelli
3077985 Frontispiece and title page to Lezioni accademiche d'Evangelista Torricelli ; (add.info.: Frontispiece and title page to Lezioni accademiche d'Evangelista Torricelli....')

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of Dissertatio academica de barometris by Georg Albrecht Hamberger

Title page of Dissertatio academica de barometris by Georg Albrecht Hamberger
3078973 Title page of Dissertatio academica de barometris by Georg Albrecht Hamberger; (add.info.: Title page of Dissertatio academica de barometris by Georg Albrecht Hamberger (1662-1716)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Treasure Island: the arrival of old sailor Bill Bones at Admiral Benbow's inn, c.1900-1920 (print)

Treasure Island: the arrival of old sailor Bill Bones at Admiral Benbow's inn, c.1900-1920 (print)
8615299 Treasure Island: the arrival of old sailor Bill Bones at Admiral Benbow's inn, c.1900-1920 (print); (add.info)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Treasure Island, with the map of the island on the frontispiece, 1900-1920 (print)

Treasure Island, with the map of the island on the frontispiece, 1900-1920 (print)
8615298 Treasure Island, with the map of the island on the frontispiece, 1900-1920 (print); (add.info.: Title page of an old Cassell and Company edition (early 20th century)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905

Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905
5306254 Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTitle Page Collection: On the Great Lutheran Fool, 1522 (woodcut)

On the Great Lutheran Fool, 1522 (woodcut)
8664086 On the Great Lutheran Fool, 1522 (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of On the Great Lutheran Fool, satirical work by Thomas Murner)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of Sauffteuffel, by Matthaus Friedrich (woodcut)

Title page of Sauffteuffel, by Matthaus Friedrich (woodcut)
8664077 Title page of Sauffteuffel, by Matthaus Friedrich (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of Sauffteuffel)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page for Scottish Loch Scenery (colour litho)

Title page for Scottish Loch Scenery (colour litho)
8653212 Title page for Scottish Loch Scenery (colour litho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page for Scottish Loch Scenery)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page for an atlas by Reiner Ottens titled 'Atlas maior cvm generales omnivm totivs orbis'

Title page for an atlas by Reiner Ottens titled "Atlas maior cvm generales omnivm totivs orbis"
6266104 Title page for an atlas by Reiner Ottens titled "Atlas maior cvm generales omnivm totivs orbis", published in Amsterdam, 1729 (engraving); (add.info.: The figures represent)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page, 1926 (engraving)

Title page, 1926 (engraving)
7312827 Title page, 1926 (engraving); 21x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page. in "Childhood songs by Claude Auge, composer (1854-1924). Larousse bookstore, Paris, 1926

Background imageTitle Page Collection: All's Well That Ends Well

All's Well That Ends Well
5308136 All's Well That Ends Well.; (add.info.: Title page for All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) an English poet, playwright, and actor

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of the Latin edition of Galileo Dialogo by Galileo Galilei

Title page of the Latin edition of Galileo Dialogo by Galileo Galilei
5307334 Title page of the Latin edition of Galileo Dialogo by Galileo Galilei.; (add.info.: Title page of the Latin edition of Galileo Dialogo (Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems)

Background imageTitle Page Collection: Title page of a 1654 edition of The Satyricon'. or Satyricon liber

Title page of a 1654 edition of The Satyricon'. or Satyricon liber
5306424 Title page of a 1654 edition of The Satyricon'. or Satyricon liber; Universal History Archive/UIG



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The title page is a gateway to the literary world, offering a glimpse into the essence of a book. It serves as an introduction, setting the tone and providing valuable information about the work within its pages. From historical classics to scandalous novels, each title page holds its own unique story. Take, for instance, the title page of Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbervilles, " published in 1892. Its elegant design transports us back to Victorian England, hinting at themes of love and tragedy that await us in this timeless tale. In contrast, we have the mysterious Title Page of the Geneva Bible from 1614. With an unknown creator behind it, this enigmatic piece sparks curiosity about its origins and significance within religious history. Moving on to more provocative literature, we encounter an engraved title page from an English priapic novel dating back to 1783. This risqué artwork hints at a scandalous narrative that pushed societal boundaries during its time. Shifting gears towards political influence, we find ourselves face-to-face with Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense. " Its simple yet impactful title page played a pivotal role in America's fight for independence against Great Britain. Delving into biographical works brings us John Quincy Adams' memoirs or perhaps The Adventures of Oliver - titles that pique our interest in personal journeys and tales of resilience. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Giambatista Piranesi's "The Antiquities of Rome" with its captivating imagery adorning its grandiose title page. This volume promises to transport readers through time as they explore ancient Roman architecture and culture. Science takes center stage with Robert Boyle's influential work "The Sceptical Chymist" from 1661. Its thought-provoking ideas challenge conventional wisdom while inviting readers on a journey towards scientific enlightenment. Literary enthusiasts cannot ignore James Joyce's groundbreaking masterpiece "Ulysses.

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